Burmese Buddha, Buddhist Iconography, Historical Sites
Temples, Pagoda, Monasteries in Burma
Of all the Buddha statues in Myanmar the Mahamuni Buddha Statue located in the Mahamuni Temple in Chan Mya Tha-si township, Mandalay is the most revered with its beginnings shrouded in mystery. Gold applied to the statue on a daily … Read More
For more than three hundred years Mrauk-u was one of the richest cities in Asia, trading with themiddle east, Asia, Spain and Portugal. Mrauk-U became a cosmopolitan city, fortified by a 30 kilometre long fortification and an intricate net of … Read More
Historical Bagan, King Anawrahta and Shin Arahan King Anawrahta also known as Anawrahtaminsaw, Anoratha or Aniruddha reigned between 1044 – 1077 AD., he was the first of a succession of kings who ruled the northern part of Burma from the … Read More
The story of the merchant Taphussa it could be said was the instigator in what has become one of the greatest monuments honoring the Buddha, referred to as Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon. There are several accounts according to myth and … Read More
Mya Kyauk Monastery – Mandalay is located on the outer east side of Mandalay city at the base of Yankin Hill, in the township of Patheingyi.This monastery is also known as “Emerald Stone Pagoda”. It is one of many pagodas … Read More
Koe-Thoung Temple in Mrauk-U was built by King Tikkha, the son of King Mong Bar Gri, donor of Shite-thaung Temple. Due to its size Ko-Thoung Temple is referred to as the Rakhine Borobudur, although this temple is not as large … Read More
The building of Mingun Pahtodawgyi Pagoda Myanmar – was ordered by King Bodawpaya, the sixth King of the Konbaung dynasty. Construction of Pahtodawgyi Pagoda started in 1790 and was left unfinished upon his death at the age of 81 years … Read More
Mandalay Hill Monastery Myanmar has an interesting history, not only is it a sacred sight visited for two centuries by Buddhist pilgrims, it was also a stronghold held by the Japanese military during WW2. During the Burma campaign on 14th … Read More
Konbaung Mandalay Palace Burma is situated a short distance from the foot of Mandalay Hill. Mandalay was previously referred to as Yadanabon or Yadanarbon “City of the Mount of Gems”, it was the last of the royal capitals founded by … Read More
Inle Lake Jumping Cat Monastery is a popular tourist destination on Inle Lake. The Burmese name for this monastery is Nga Phe Kyaung located in the township of Nyaungshwe in Shan state. This monastery has gained its reputation “Jumping Cat … Read More
